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Title: Colored American - March 11, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor explains a petition that was sent to the New York state government requesting an end to limited civil rights for free African Americans. The petition included a request for trial by jury, a repeal of the law authorizing slavery, and a restoration of voting rights. He notes that before 1821, free black men were allowed to vote and that this freedom has now been taken from them without just cause.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - March 28, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gives a brief overview of ten African American churches in New York City. These churches stand as proof that African Americans are not without religious conviction.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Colored American - March 9, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gives a brief overview of a recent abolitionist convention he attended.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - October 30, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor gives commentary on a recent week-long convention held in New York City. He emphasizes that one resolution received more attention than others and he details how the voting on this issue went, but he refrains from mentioning what this one issue was.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - July 21, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer addresses the question of who will be employed to finish building the railroad. He expresses his prejudice towards the idea of hiring Chinese immigrants. He suggests instead to employee newly emancipated slaves.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Pacific Appeal - January 30, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer comments on the economic problems the public railway system is experiencing. Since African Americans make up the majority of people who use public transportation, these companies are suffering from loss of revenue when they deny seats to this segment of the population. The writer encourages a boycott if these prejudicial incidents continue.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - May 9, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer comments on the rampant discrimination that is taking place with public transportation. He emphasizes that African American women are often the helpless targets of this as they attempt to ride the public trains.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 7, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer provides an overview of his recent railroad trip to Menlo Park. He received a free ticket to experience this ride which he enjoyed very much. He urges people to purchase land in this area as he sees a bright future there.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 10, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer admonishes the parents among his readers who allow their children to roam the streets without sending them to school or at least directing them to learn a trade.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - November, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
[Copyright Permission granted August 2007.] The writer provides current news of insurrection activities in the southern states. While slaves are escaping in droves and heading to Canada, the tension and violent atmosphere is offering fertile ground for rumors of civil war. She also provides an update on the current political standing in the U.S.
Description of file(s): seven scanned, handwritten pages
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 5, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that the Underground Railroad system is doing a great business. Fugitive slaves are now crossing into Canada within 48 hours of arriving in states that border the country.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 8, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief announcement of the arrival in Canada of a fugitive slave using the Underground Railroad.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column